#Puerto Galera Island Resort

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Puerto Galera

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We meet again, Bohol!

As beautiful as the Philippines is, many destinations offer mostly sand and surf. But not Bohol. This province is known for unique attractions that you can’t find anywhere else in the Philippines.

Sure, other islands in the Philippines are worth recommending, too, but most boast one or two of the following — white beaches, incredible sites, diverse wildlife, interesting history. Bohol has them all. From wild encounters with dolphins and tarsiers to the incomparable views of the Chocolate Hills, Bohol is a province that is easy to promote. It doesn’t need much sales talk.

We stayed at Coastal View in Panglao, then we transferred to On Board Beach Hostel and Resort for some quiet alone time near the beach. The wedding was at South Palms Resort, and I can attest that this is probably the most exquisite hotel here, next to Bohol Beach Club.

I was tasked with the daunting task of speaking in front of everyone. I wasn't really prepared to cry, so I let the "funny" me take over. Let me share to you guys my speech during the wedding.

"Kamusta naman ang lahat? Nakainom na ba? Kung Hindi pa, ito na yung time. Haha. For everyone's reference, I'm jasfher ako yung favorite friend ng groom and bride. Jk. Haha.

Nung sinabi nila na magssppeech ako, siyempre napressure ako kasi hello 'di ko naman sila close? Ano sasabihin ko dito? Jk. Haha 

Okay kidding aside, sige maybe I'll just start ho I met the bride and the groom. Tagalog yung speech ko so pasensya na. To our foreigner friends, welcome to the Philippines. Haha.

Si brux and karla orgmates ko from UP travel society. Hindi ko din alam paano nabuo yung barkadahan namin, pero I guess we all just clicked and nagkakaayaan na lang kumain, gumala, tumambay ganyan, and the rest was history. So kwentuhan ko na lang kayo muna ng mga misadventures namin para may pulot naman kayo sa speech ko. Haha.

Sa mga travel namin, si karla isa sa mga main organizer, tapos si brux ang aming walking calculator. Sa tamad naming magcompute, si brux na bahala sa hatian, feel namin nagogoyo kami minsan, pero okay lang kasi wala naman kami nung math skills niya. Haha. 

Nung nasa adventurous era pa kami, ang bonding namin ay umakyat ng bundok. Nagbuwis buhay trip kami sa Mt. pamitinan, tapos nagpapicture sa crater ng Taal, nakiparty sa Malasimbo sa Puerto Galera with hindi namin kilala, nagbackpacking kami 8 days sa Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand na natutulog sa bus dala bagahe, kumain ng scorpion at tarantula, kumain ng happy pizza, nagtemple hopping sa Angkor Wat at sa mga temples sa Thailand, tapos nag 8 days din kami sa Bali, Indonesia ewan ko din paano namin napupull off pero napakadami naming pinupuntahan tapos wala ako sa organizing committee so ang ambag ko talaga ay chumika at magpicture. Haha.

pero sa mga local travel namin, dalawa yung pinaka favorite ko: yung 1) Siargao at yung 2) South cotabato. Yung siargao kasi grabe talaga yun gabi-gabi kami lasing as in tumatakbo kami nina karla sa kalsada tapos hinahabol kami nina brux. Haha. Dun ko din naranasan maghanap ng GoPro sa dagat ng nakaflashlight lang kasi nalaglag nung nagsurfing kami. Grabe talaga yun. Nung South Cotabato naman, natry namin yung highest zipline in the South East Asia, may nadaanan kaming apat na waterfalls ganun kataas. Tapos ang dami naming change costume nag T'boli traditional costume kami, tapos nag abaya and hijab kami nung pumunta kaming Grand Mosque. Very dubai ganon. Haha.

Favorite memory ko sa kanila ay every travel namin, nagsusulatan sila ng postcards. Sabi ko grabe couple goals. Indeed a matchmake in heaven walang distance distance. They will really make way to communicate, and show their love for each other. The yin to each other's yang.

So medyo ang haba na no? haha so summary and summary? Haha. Nakita ko silang nag grow, both literally and figuratively. As in kung may masasabi akong couple na tested by time and distance ay sila talaga iyon. Proud na proud ako tbh na nakakakilala ako ng mga taong kasing galing niyo. sobrang supportive niyong friends, sweet, thoughtful, funny, smart, witty, amazing lahat na. In between those laughters, I know genuine love is there. Sobrang happy ko na nagkatuluyan kayo, and from day 1, alam kong kayo na talaga. I know madaming taon taon pa tayong pagsasamahan, at andito lang kami para sa inyo. Congratulations, Karla and Brux, and i only hope the best for you both. Mahal na mahal ko kayo 💕

Cheers to the brucals!" Probably the best and most heartfelt wedding I've been to. Cryfest. Literally shed buckets of tears. So this is how it feels like to see your close friends get married. I was so lucky to have witnessed this momentous event in our barkada (god and tanda na namin haha)

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Summertime Gala’s: Top 3 Beaches in the Philippines to Beat the Heat!

Feeling hot? Feeling like showing your beautiful curves in front of different people? (We’re all for body positivity here!) In this article, we will dive and swim the information of the beautiful beaches here in the Philippines that is budget-friendly as well as hassle-free for first-time travelers. Whether you are a student or a first-time traveler who wants to try exploring this summer, you will never go wrong in this article as we will dive into pure white sand and scenic waterview while being affordable! So grab your iced teas, settle in, and immerse yourself with these beautiful beaches! Isla Verde, Batangas

“Center of the center”. This is how Smithsonian Institute described the place in 2007 because of its rich marine biodiversity. Situated between Batangas and Puerto Galera on Mindoro in the Philippines, Isla Verde Tropical Friendly Resort is situated on a small island in the Verde Island Passage. The travel from Manila to Batangas takes approximately an hour and a half. From there, it's a quick ride to Tabangao where you have to catch a bangka to cross the strait. Many visit this island from all over the world to scuba dive the nearby reefs because of the Verde Island Passage's famous marine life diversity. This resort is conveniently located near the Declared Marine Park's edge, making it simple to snorkel among the fish and corals that are shallower. Sample Itinerary: 04:30 am – ETD Manila 06:30 am – ETA Batangas Grand Terminal, P157 06:40 am – Tricycle to Tabangao Port, P75 (P300/4pax) 07:20 am – Board MB Super Mario, P10 08:40 am – Boat to Isla Verde, P120 10:00 am – Mahabang Buhangin, early lunch, environmental fee: P30 11:00 am – Island-hopping, P375 (P1500/4pax) 02:00 pm – Boat back to mainland, P625 (P2500/4pax) 03:00 pm – Ride jeepney to Batangas City, P50 04:00 pm – Ride jeepney to Grand Terminal, P12 04:30 pm – Bus back to Manila, P157

Anilao Beaches in Mabini, Batangas

The barangay (small administrative district) of Anilao, located in the Mabini municipality of Batangas, is known as the Philippine birthplace of scuba diving. Due to its colorful underwater environment, it is one of the most well-liked short weekend getaway destinations for tourists, especially diving lovers. It is located roughly 90 kilometers from Manila City. It's regarded by many expert divers as a haven for underwater macro photography and a stunning rainbow of vibrant and unusual  species. Anilao is home to more than 20 recognized diving sites, including Devil's Point, Layag-Layag, Kirby's Rock, Koala, Bethlehem, Arthur's Rock, Twin Rocks, Ligpo Island, and The Cathedral. Additionally, the Verde Island Passage—which is known as the "Center of the Center of Marine Biodiversity in the World"—is very close by.

Crystal Beach, San Narciso Zambales

San Narciso, Zambales is home to the Crystal Beach Resort. The village named after San Antonio serves as the starting point for the Anawangin and Nagsasa coves. In addition to camping, bonfires, surfing instruction, and occasionally beach parties during events, the resort also offers surfboard rentals.

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PERFORMANCE TASK in CREATIVE WRITING

Kelsy Charm C. Bollosa

12- Gas C

Hello, I'm Kelsy Charm Bollosa, a 17-year-old who finds joy in the fast-paced world of volleyball. Whether on the court or off, I'm always up for the thrill of the game.Embracing the warmth of the color yellow, finding serenity by the sea, and cherishing the beauty of sunsets – these are the hues that paint the canvas of my passions.

POEM

Childhood Trauma

Deep inside i wounded my heart

Lies the memory of childhood start

Aching that pain won't let go

Ghost of memories that I never forget

Every day I feel disgusting

Every day I feel depressed

Darkness that shadowing the hope

Echos of voices that surrounded

The past may left it's mark

But it won't define a life that's plain

A bright future can still form

A new chapter can be born

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NARRATIVE ESSAY

Beauty of Mindoro

One fine day, my aunt planned a trip to Puerto Galera. We don't have any idea that my aunt planned all of this; she packed our things, and we're going to Mindoro. We are all so excited because of the beautiful beach and island that we are going to.

We stay at the White Beach Resort, which has a nice and clean villa. Perhaps along the way to Mindoro we are so exhausted because we need to go first to Batangas Port to ride a boat or a small ship to Mindoro. But when we arrived in Mindoro, the exhaustion that we felt was gone because of the beauty of Mindoro.

In conclusion the beaches and islands in Mindoro are so fine and relaxing to the eye. The ocean was clean, and the sand was very thin and white. There are a lot of beaches and islands that we visit, and every island is amazing because of the unique form of the mountain and the different kinds of sand that are there.

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DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY

Sunset above, Sandbelow,peace within

During the sunset phase, a magical moment takes place that brings a strange feeling to our hearts. The sun's waning glow lays bare the coming night, but with each passing moment, it reveals the richness of its beauty that gives mystery and color to our world.

As his descent progressed, the sky was perfumed with colors like red, orange, and yellow. The sun's rays play on the clouds, and whatever their whip creates creates the echo of the secret kingdom. The giant clouds become the fabric of pantheons of art in the sky, cursing the genius of creation with each phase of the sun's descent.

As it travels toward the edge of the ocean, it fades away like a loose and complex legend. Watching it is like climbing above a realm full of mystery. Each step of the sun seems to be a statement of the promise of hope for the future, as its warmth envelops the atmosphere of love and peace.

ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

Unity Against Harassment for Respectful society

Harassment is a bad habit that often happens in our society. It causes fear and pain for its victims. This may take place in various ways, such as through humiliation, oppression, or humiliation. In the online world, this is made even worse by the lack of personal connection and the digging that can be done without seeing the victim's face. It is important for society to work together to fight harassment, promote education and campaigns to give voice to the oppressed, and have policies and laws that address this issue.

To prevent harassment, the role of education and campaigning is important.together to give each other the right knowledge and understanding about the importance of respect and equality. Harassment must not only be stopped but must also serve as a voice for the oppressed. In addition, policies and laws are also needed that will put strong protections on victims and teach a lesson to harassers. In this way, we can curb harassment and build a more orderly and respectful society.

In conclusion, harassment is a serious issue that we must focus on and fight against. Not only does it cause temporary pain, but it can also have a lasting impact on the victim's emotional health. With the advancement of technology, the need for education and campaigns to provide adequate knowledge and understanding to everyone about the importance of respect and equality becomes more critical. It is important for society to work together, including legislators and government agencies, to set thorough policies and laws that will provide protection to victims and send a clear message against harassment. With unity and thorough action, we can overcome this challenge and promote a society full of respect, love, and progress

EXPOSITORY ESSAY

Mental health awareness against Cyberbullying

Nowadays, cyberbullying is becoming more widespread and causes complex effects on the health of the victims. Bullying, bullying, and digital bullying not only result in emotional harm but can also have long-term effects on the mental health of those being bullied. In the first paragraph, we will highlight the importance of promoting legal sanctions against cyberbullying. Having clear and strong laws will help not only in targeting the perpetrators but also in providing protection to the victims.

The government need for strict implementation of legal punishment against cyberbullying will be shown. Focusing on the legal aspect paves the way for a thorough investigation and prosecution of offenders. The role of education in schools about the effects of cyberbullying and the corresponding laws should also be highlighted. Through the proper implementation of legal punishment, the number of cases of cyberbullying can decrease and there will be clearer boundaries in the online community.

Ultimately, promoting legal sanctions against cyberbullying is a step towards a safer and more orderly online environment. Coordinated efforts by government, institutions, and communities are essential to address the effects of cyberbullying and emphasize the need for respect and security in the online space.

THANK YOU FOR READING:)

I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude Ma'am Vadeth for Your kindness meant a great deal to me. I truly appreciate your time, and it has made a positive impact on my life and knowledge. And again I'm Keldy Charm C. Bollosa from 12- GAS C.

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Hi guys!!!! Im jp from bulacan a model,artist and singer. Im creative for everything i do in life

Now i would like to present to all of you the experiences when im in puerto galera

Puerto Galera is a town on the Philippine island of Mindoro. It’s known for its dive sites and beaches. The long curve of White Beach is backed by bars and resorts. Inland, a forest trail leads to secluded Talipanan Falls, and a hillside 9-hole golf course sits above the coast. Northeast, the waters off Sabang Beach teem with marine life and corals. Medio and Paniquian (Boquete) islands offer quieter beaches.

we are here at medio island to experience the snorkling here in puerto galera

Quick change going to white beach to experince the night life in puerto galera

[ellevet]

Pagtapak sa Mindoro, Sasalubong sa iyo ang Paraiso

           Habangbuhay nang nakamarka sa aking isipan ang bighaning taglay ng Oriental Mindoro. Tila hagikgik sa aking puso ang maglakbay sa mga lugar na nakapagbibigay ginhawa at pahinga papalayo sa reyalidad, ang maghahatid sa akin patungo sa walang kapantay na ngiti at kapayapaan kasangga ng kalikasan—pansamantala ngunit tumatatak na karanasan, kasama ang aking mga mahal sa buhay. Abril 27 2018, ginising ako ng aking ate bandang alas tres ng umaga. Ako'y labis na nasabik sa paraisong naghihintay sa akin.

ASUL NA DAGAT at SARIWANG HANGIN, KAAKIBAT NG MANGHA SA PUTING BUHANGIN

            Bakit nga ba dapat mong tuklasin ang sulit na alok ng isla? (Kasaysayan)

            Tinaguriang “One of the Most Beautiful Bays,” bitbit na ng Oriental Mindoro ang pagkakakilanlan sa kanilang probinsya sa pagkakaroon ng lugar ng magkabilaang mga tourist spots, at matatagpuan dito ang isla at munisipalidad ng Puerto Galera. Madalas binibisita ng mga lokal at dayuhang turista ang Puerto Galera, at sapagkat isa itong sikat na destinasyon sa tuwing sasapit ang tag-init (summer/dry season) ay dumayo na rin kami dahil sa kasaganaan ng mga aktibidad sa tubig.

            Ang Puerto Galera ay nagsilbing daungan ng kalakalan at ligtas na kanlungan laban sa madalas na mga bagyo sa Pilipinas bago ang kolonyal na panahon. Nang dumating ang mga Kastila at nanirahan sa baybayin, pinangalanan nila itong “Port of Galleons” sa Espanyol. Kinilala ng UNESCO ang Puerto Galera bilang “Man at Biosphere Reserve” sa taong 1973, kaya mula noon ay napanatili ang katayuan nito sa pagiging patok o pagtangkilik ng marami sa paglalakbay. Ang bayan ay mayroong humigit-kumulang 42 kilometro na baybayin na maipagmamalaking taglay ang diverse ecosystem, kaya walang duda rin na ito ay itatanghal ko bilang isa sa mga pinakasikat at pinakamahusay na mga destinasyon napuntahan ko sa mundo.

            Paano nga ba ang patungo sa Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro? (Heograpiya)

            Ang silangang hati ng Mindoro ay matatagpuan sa lalawigan ng Pilipinas sa rehiyong MIMAROPA sa Luzon. Inabot ang aking paglalakbay kasama ang aking pamilya ng humigit-kumulang tatlo hanggang apat na oras na byahe sa lupa at dagat mula sa Maynila. Sinundan namin ang karaniwang jump-off point sa Port of Batangas na nag-uugnay sa mga pampasaherong daungan ng bayan (Muelle at Balatero) sa mainland Luzon. Nakakuha kami ng tiket at terminal fee para sa kabuuang 500php isa. Ang pagsakay sa bangka ay kaaya-aya sa unang kalahati ng byahe habang naglalayag kami, ngunit buti na lang ay hindi ako kumain kaagad bago sumakay sa bangka sapagkat nakaranas kami ng matagtag at nakahihilong pagdako sa mayayabong na baybayin ng Muelle dahil kung nagkataon ay matutulad ako sa aking nakatatandang kapatid na hindi maganda ang naging pakiramdam. Iba pa rin talaga kung sanay ka na sa dagat at sa kulot na mga alon nito.

            Saan maaring manatili habang nagbabakasyon (Akomodasyon)

            Ang bayan mismo ay hindi na estranghero sa mga turista kaya agad kami nakahanap ng maraming abot-kayang lodging sa paligid ng bayan. Malayo sa siyudad at ingay, kami ay nagtungo sa Aninuan Beach (Ara Beach Resort) upang doon mapalagi kung saan matatagpuan sa tabi lamang ng White Beach. Pumabor ako na maparito dahil mas maamo at tahimik, talagang maaliw ka nang walang istorbo at damang-dama ko ang kaalwanan habang nilalanghap ang simoy ng hangin kung saan saglit kong nakalimutan ang aking mga problema.

            Dito ko naranasan ang tunay na saya. (pagkain, mga gawain, pasalubong at kultura)

            Ang magkakaibang likas na atraksyon ng Puerto Galera ay ang nagbibigay rason na maging isa ito sa nangungunang destinasyon ng turista sa Pilipinas. Ang munisipalidad ay biniyayaan ng malinis na mga cove, tila pulbos na puting buhangin ng dalampasigan, talon, mga bundok, at mayamang marine biodiversity. Nagsimula kami sa Island Hopping, kung saan natuklasan o napuntahan ko ang Haligi Beach, Bayanan Beach, Sandbar at Coral Garden. Naranasan ko rin ang mga kilalang aktibidad tulad ng pagsakay sa jetski, kayaking, at marami pa! Nagbigay talaga siya sa akin ng oras upang tunay na makapagpahinga at masiyahan sa aking oras kasama ang aking pamilya.

           Maliban sa Beach Bumming at Cove and Island Hopping, pati ang pagbisita sa mga waterfalls, ayon sa mga naninirahan dito, ang isla raw ay mayroong angking mahika pagdating sa mga isda, kaya naman naging interesado at na-enganyo kaming mag-snorkeling. Sa aking edad na hindi pa masyadong gamay ang dagat at kahit na hindi ako magaling lumangoy ay sinubukan ko pa rin tumuloy sa pagsisid. Totoo nga na “out of this world” ang nasaksihan ng aking mga mata. Nagpakain din kami ng mga lamang dagat sa paraang pinutol-putol namin ang mga tinapay kaya talaga namang talagang nasilayan ko ang iba’t ibang uri ng isda.

           Masarap nga ba ang pagkain sa Puero Galera, Mindoro?

           Napakayaman sa lamang dagat ng Puerto Galera, kaya naman hindi ko na maitatago ang sarap at gulat sa mga panibagong lasang aking natuklasan sa kanilang mga pagkain. Dumayo pa kami sa mga bayan at sumakay sa traysikel. Maraming matatagpuan na kainan sa paligid ng isla, medyo mayroong kamahalan nga lamang ang mga restaurant dahil nag-aalok sila ng tila-five star o sosyal na hapagkainan para sa mga manlalakbay, ngunit tiyak naman na nabusog ang aming kalamnan. Pagkatapos namin maglibot ay nagpunta kami sa mga maliliit na karinderya kung saan patok ang mga inihaw na isdang maliliit. Ang ngiting aking nakamtan sa pagkain ng lugar na ito ay hindi na mapapantayan pa.

            Sa iyong pagbisita, ano-ano pa ang mga maari mong gawin sa pagtuklas ng kanilang kultura?

            Ang taglay na dalampasigang pambansa ay ang pupukaw sa iyong atensyon kung saan hanggang dulo ng hangganan ay hindi mo ito makakalimutan. Kung ikaw ay tulad kong ganado sa tuwing makatutuklas ng ibang kultra, dapat kang pumunta sa nayon ng Irawan Mangyan sa Talipanan–sa paanan ng Mt. Malasimbo. Bago kami talaga nakarating sa Talipanan Falls, dumaan kami sa Mangyan Village. Sa kabila ng pagod at init, ang isang maliit na sibilisadong komunidad ng mga Mangyan sa bayan ang bumungad at nagpaligalig sa aking pakiramdam. Ika nga, "It's More Fun In The Philippines!" Sinalubong ako ng mga Mangyan at kanilang sariling mga materyales na ginagamit nila para sa mga produktong habi sa bundok. Sa saglit na pagkakataong iyon ay umapoy ang aking pagiging Pinoy, dahil taas noo akong nabighani sa sariling atin.

            Sa pag-uwi, bitbit ko ang mga ala-ala.

            Sa malaya at magaan kong karanasan, dala-dala ko ang ilang mga gamit na ibibigay ko sa aking mga kaibigan. Simbolo at tanda ito ng aking paglalakbay.

            Sa muling pagkakaroon ng aking sarili ng rason upang magpatuloy sa kabila ng kalungkutan o problema, ang munting mga paglalakbay ang nagpapaalala sa akin na napakaraming biyaya ng kalikasan—na sana huwag kong malimutan ang liwanag na taglay ng pagiging buhay.

Hanggang sa muli.

(Sanggunian:)

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Monkey Beach Dive Resort has an in-house restaurant where you can enjoy your meal throughout the day.  We are located in Puerto Galera, Philippines - the most beautiful and developed beach resort community in the country. Visit our website at www.monkeybeachdiveresort.com and book your reservation today!

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Enjoy a perfect night's sleep and wake up to a sumptuous breakfast at Verde View Villas! Experience a paradise on Earth. Book now! For reservations, email us: info@verdeviewvillas.com. Visit our website: www.verdeviewvillas.com

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Philippines May 2019

Days 4/5/6/7 – Manila to Kawayan Cove to Puerto Galera

We’ve been experiencing pretty sketchy internet so I’ve been building up a few days worth of writing. We’ve been promised that it will get better, when it does you’ll be reading this!

Saturday evening (of day 3) we were visited in Manila by our friends Noel and Michelle Tanada (more on them later), and did some catching up over a few too many drinks until the wee hours. We didn’t quite get the early start on our drive to Kawayan Cove we’d intended, but managed to crawl out of bed and get going by late morning. Once there we checked into our AirBnB condo then headed right over to take a look at the house. Good progress but it’s entering the phase where you have to look a bit harder to see it – when you go from no walls to walls it’s obvious and dramatic, but now we’re starting into the finishing work. The major difference is the roof – we have the corrugated aluminum panels up with the insulation underneath. Over here, the aluminum takes the place of roofing felt – it’s the real waterproofing component. The concrete shingles will be installed over that, possibly in the next week. In addition to the roof, the plumbing and electrical are both roughed in.

I’ve often said that construction over here is all “steel and concrete” but there is actually some wood in our home. The soffits (under the roof eaves) and ceiling of the open entry patio will be mahogany tongue and groove. I was expecting that but hadn’t thought about the framing holding it up which it turns out is also mahogany. I guess it’s probably less expensive over here than other woods, plus it’s very resistant to the heat and humidity.

Monday was national election day in the Philippines. A lot of local elections plus half the Senate was up for grabs. One thing they do here is ban all alcohol sales the day before and day of an election (don’t worry about us, we’d stocked up before the ban took effect). This brings up an interesting question – if we had this in the US, would we have elected Trump if we were all sober?

While we weren’t looking, Habagat happened. Habagat is the annual shifting of the trade winds, an actual 180 degree shift from offshore to onshore winds (here on the west coast at least) that happens literally overnight. Habagat portends the coming of the rainy season in the Philippines and usually begins in the May-June timeframe, lasting until November-December. The effect at Kawayan Cove is that the ocean swell is now coming into the cove, bringing actual waves to the beach. Not enough for surfing, the shore break is about 1 foot high at best, but it’s not the placid cove it is during Amihan which is the other part of the year with its gentler east-to-west winds. The undesirable effect is that these winds blow more trash from the ocean into the cove. The staff here does a good job keeping our beach clean, but while I was snorkeling in the cove I collected about 20 pounds of plastic bags, cups, wrappers, and one paint can from the water, just making a small dent in the overall amount. The picture below is of an adjacent beach without the Kawayan Cove staff to clean it up. Refer to previous rants about plastics in the ocean…

Speaking of junk in the ocean, our previously mentioned friends Noel and Michelle drove down to visit us on Monday at Kawayan Cove. Our condo was 2-bedroom so they had a place to spend the night. Though we’ve known them for a long time we’ve just learned about their involvement with an ocean conservation group (www.coralmovement.org) of which Michelle has become president. The group’s primary efforts are to restore coral reefs with innovative re-planting methods which seem to be very effective. Reef restoration is just one aspect of the whole ocean conservation thing, equally important are education, shoreline cleanup and rehabilitation, control of pollution and waste, as well as many others. We spent a lot of time talking about their group’s efforts, leaving us with an option to join them, as it fits well with our intentions to get involved with conservation work over here.

Tuesday (day 6) is for going to a new island, for both Georgia and me. Mindoro is the pretty large island directly south of Luzon (where Manila and Kawayan Cove are located). Close enough to be reached by ferry, we decided to take our first “road trip” and drive to Batangas City where we could load the car onto a RORO (a Philippines auto ferry, ‘RORO’ is slang for “Roll On, Roll Off”) and sail to the port of Puerto Galera, Mindoro.

We decided to take the 3:00 ferry and got to Batangas port by 1:00 as we were advised get there a couple hours early. We went through various inspections of car and contents and were then instructed to drive to “line 15” to wait for the ferry. We found the appropriate line and waited, and waited… until a little after 3:00 we asked an official-looking type who was walking around when the ferry would actually leave. 6:00 he said! We never got any explanation at all about what happened to the 3:00 ferry. Was it full? Did it get cancelled? Did the boat sink? We’ll never know. Anyway we finally loaded onto the ferry about 5:30 and it set sail for the 2-hour voyage a little after 6. After a quick off-loading process we reached our hotel around 8:30, pretty starving as we’d only had an early lunch while on the road. Couldn’t see much of the place as it was dark but all we really wanted to see was the restaurant which thankfully was still open.

Today we finally saw where we’re staying, a very nice place right on the water in a quiet mangrove-lined inlet between Puerto Galera and Sabang. Not many impressive beaches in this part of Mindoro, which is mostly known for it’s world-class scuba diving. What beaches they have are lined with dive shops and bars, and are said host a pretty active party scene. Those rowdy scuba divers, what can you do… join them maybe? This afternoon we met with Ms. Rose, the PADI dive instructor here at the resort, who will be our teacher for the next few days, as we (hopefully) will earn at least the “Scuba Diver” certification and possibly have time for the next level up, “Open Water Diver”. Stay tuned!

[jmichael08]

Hidden Beauty of Tambaron Island, Bulalacao Oriental Mindoro.

Good day everyone, today i will show you the hidden beauty of tambaron. Mindoro's hidden Gem.

When you hear the word Mindoro, possibly the first thing that you will think of is Puerto Galera. It is agreeable and in fact the well-known tourist spot in the island which is a favorite place by beachgoers and nightlife chasers. But, there are other many beautiful places you can visit.

Prepare for a 4 to 5 – hour travel down south of Oriental Mindoro to see the hidden paradise of Bulalacao – Tambaron Island. This island is worth the time and effort. It has white sand beaches, rich marine life and lavish forests.

Fortunately, Tambaron Green Beach Resort was able to preserve the beauty of the island. The resort is located in one of the coves. They provide accommodations, food service and island activities.

Tambaron Island boasts its calm and beautiful beach and coves. There are many things you can do from beach bumming and snorkeling, you can try kayaking and trekking to get to the other coves in the island and experience bird watching.

witnessed the stunning sunset of tambaron!

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Ang aking Paglalakbay sa Puerto Galera ni Sean Malang

Apat na taon ang makalipas at isa ito sa mga hindi ko malilimutan na destinasyon na aming pinuntahan. Ibabahagi ko sa inyo ang aking storya ng paglalagbay sa Puerto Galera at kung ano-anong mga aktibidad ang mga ginawa namin roon tulad ng snorkling, island hopping, at iba pa. Ang Puerto Galera ay matatagpuan sa isang bayan ng isla ng Mindoro sa Pilipinas. Ito ay kilala sa mga dive site at beach nito. Isa na rito ang mahabang curve ng White Beach na sinusuportahan ng mga bar at resort at sa hilagang silangan, ang tubig sa labas ng Sabang Beach ay puno ng buhay at coral na dagat. Sa aming paglalakbay kasama ang aking pamilya ay sumakay kami ng bus papuntang Batangas Bay upang sumakay ng bangka papuntang Puerto Galera at nakarating kami sa aming destinasyon makatapos ng anim na oras, katapos nito ay dumiretso kaagad kami sa aming hotel na pagtutulugan at ibinaba ang aming mga kagamitan.  Kumain naman kami katapos ng pananghalian katapos ay na nagpahinga at pumunta kami sa White Beach na kung saan napakaganda rito at malinis, katapos naman nito ay nag island hopping kami. Madami kaming nagawa dito, at isa na rito ang snorkling na kung saan ay lulubog ka sa beach upang makita ang kagandahan ng nasa ilalim ng dagat at pumunta kami sa Coral Garden para pakisamahang lumangoy ang mga iba’t ibang magagandang coral at isda. Katapos naman nito ay pumunta kami sa Paniquian Island na kung saan isang tahimik na isla na kung saan magpahinga at magsaya kasama ang pamilya. Habang naglalakbay ay nakilala namin ang nagmamaneho ng bangka na kung saan anim na taon na din niyang ginagawa pang hanap buhay. Katapos ang unang araw ay kinabukasan umuwi na kami sa Maynila. Napakasaya ng aming paglalakbay lalo’t na dun sa taong aming nakilala na nagmamaneho ng bangka na kung saan pinaramdam na din namin sakanya na maituturing kaming kaibigan na kung saan kinilala namin siya at binigyan ng mga pagkain aming dala sa paglalakbay. Nakapagpahinga kami katapos ng akademikong gawain at nagkaroon kami ng bonding kasama ang aking pamilya. Dito ko napagtanto na ganito pala kaganda ang mga lugar sa mga Pilipinas at yung mga taong makikilala mo dun ay hindi ka hahayaang “ma left-over” at ituturing ka nilang taga doon din. Dito nagtatapos ang aking paglalakbay sa kagandahang lugar ng Puerto Galera.

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Deportee Retirement to the Philippines - Most Popular Retirement Locations

Since you have made the  option to retire in the Philippines, the big  concern becomes - Where? For those of you  that are being  resulted in the Philippines  mainly  because of a personal  connection with a Filipina, your  preliminary  home will be where she  lies. However,  when you  obtain your feet on the ground, or if you are not tied down to a Filipina, you will want to  provide  mindful consideration  regarding the retirement  place within the country.

The 7 most  usual  aspects of such a decision are:

1.  Price of living by  area 2. International  airport terminal accessibility 3.  Medical care  ease of access 4. Nightlife  and also  enjoyment -  gaming 5. Sports  tasks 6.  Protection 7. Urban,  country, or resort  area

Retirees have tended to settle in one in the  complying with popular  city, rural, beach resort or  hill  hideaway  places:

Significant Urban Cities

The following  places all rate positively high on the  usual  aspects 2 to 6 above:

1. Manila -  greatest cost of living of all the  places;  populace over 10 million 2. Cebu City -  popular  retired life  place, lots of beaches, population over 1 million,  funding of the Visayan islands in the middle of the  nation 3. Davao City -  reduced  price of living of the three, population over 1.2 million; THE city of Mindanao.

Major Rural Cities

These  country  areas find themselves lacking compared to the Urban Cities in elements 2  with 5,  however  ranking high in

1. Butuan City - in  north Mindanao;  populace around 270,000; near a  popular  leading  browse  place 2. Tacloban -  resources of Leyte  location; population around 180,000 3. Cagayan de Oro -  college town in  north Mindanao,  populace around 425,000 4. Puerto Princessa -  resources of Palawan, more remote, but the cleanest  area in the Philippines; rapidly growing  tourist area 5. Dumaguete -  resources of Negros  Asian;  college town,  great deals of young, hip folks,  great nightlife.

Coastline Resort Areas:

1. Boracay Island -  lots of  Deportee  possessed  companies, overdeveloped like Waikiki and Miami Beach,  however  among the most  lovely islands  on the planet 2. Mactan Island - just a bridge  far from Cebu City; numerous 5  celebrity  hotels 3. Panglao Island - across a short bridge from the island of Bohol (near Cebu City)  renowned for its scuba diving 4. Subic Bay - big  diving area; population around 220,000 5. Puerto Galera -  tiny  populace of 25,000  yet something of a  sanctuary for foreign  senior citizens who  such as to drink; lots of  hotels on the north  coastline.

Mountain Retreats:

1. Baugio -  favored "get away from the heat" retreat,  amazing weather with lots of pine trees; population over 200,000; 14,000 foot elevation, throngs of college students 2. Tagaytay -  prominent, hip retreat for residents of Manila; at 6,000 ft elevation is a cool respite from heat of Manila;  populace around 50,000

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Deportee Retirement to the Philippines - Most Popular Retired Life Locations

Now that you have made the  option to retire in the Philippines, the big  concern  comes to be - Where? For those of you who are being  resulted in the Philippines  mainly  because of a personal relationship with a Filipina, your  first  house will be where she  lies.  Nonetheless,  as soon as you  obtain your feet on the ground, or if you are not  restrained to a Filipina, you  will certainly  wish to  provide  mindful  factor to consider  regarding the retirement location within the country.

The 7 most  usual  components of such a  choice are:

1.  Expense of living by location 2. International  flight terminal  availability 3.  Medical care  access 4. Nightlife and  enjoyment -  gaming 5. Sports activities 6.  Safety 7. Urban,  country, or resort  area

Retirees  have actually  often tended to settle in one in the following popular urban,  country, beach resort or mountain  hideaway  areas:

Significant Urban Cities

The  complying with locations all rate  favorably  high up on the  typical  components 2 to 6  over:

1. Manila - highest  price of living of all the locations;  populace over 10 million 2. Cebu City -  popular retirement haven,  great deals of beaches, population over 1 million,  funding of the Visayan islands in the middle of the country 3. Davao City - lower  price of living of the three,  populace over 1.2 million; THE city of Mindanao.

Major  Country Cities

These rural  places find themselves  doing not have  contrasted to the Urban Cities in elements 2 through 5, but rank high in

1. Butuan City - in  north Mindanao;  populace around 270,000; near a  popular  leading surf spot 2. Tacloban - capital of Leyte area; population around 180,000 3. Cagayan de Oro -  college town in  north Mindanao, population around 425,000 4. Puerto Princessa -  resources of Palawan,  farther,  yet the cleanest  area in the Philippines; rapidly  expanding tourism area 5. Dumaguete -  funding of Negros Oriental; university  community, lots of young, hip  individuals,  excellent  night life.

Beach  Playground:

1. Boracay Island - many  Deportee owned  companies, overdeveloped like Waikiki  and also Miami  Coastline, but one of  one of the most  gorgeous islands in the world 2. Mactan Island - just a bridge away from Cebu City;  many 5 star resorts 3. Panglao Island - across a short bridge from the island of Bohol (near Cebu City) famous for its scuba diving 4. Subic Bay - big scuba diving area; population around 220,000 5. Puerto Galera - small  populace of 25,000  however something of a  place for foreign  senior citizens who like to  consume;  great deals of  hotels on the north coast.

Mountain Retreats:

1. Baugio -  preferred "get away from the  warmth"  resort,  amazing  weather condition with  great deals of pine trees; population over 200,000; 14,000 foot elevation, throngs of college students 2. Tagaytay - popular, hip retreat for  homeowners of Manila; at 6,000 ft  altitude is a  trendy  reprieve from heat of Manila;  populace around 50,000

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Expat Retirement to the Philippines - Most Popular Retirement Locations

Now that you have made the choice to retire in the Philippines, the  large  concern  ends up being - Where? For those of you who are being  brought about the Philippines  largely  as a result of a personal relationship with a Filipina, your  preliminary  home  will certainly be where she is located. However, once you get your feet on the ground, or if you are not tied down to a Filipina, you will want to  offer  cautious consideration  regarding the  retired life  area within the  nation.

The 7 most  typical elements of such a  choice are:

1.  Price of living by  place 2. International airport  access 3.  Medical care  ease of access 4. Nightlife and  enjoyment -  betting 5. Sports  tasks 6.  Protection 7. Urban, rural, or  hotel location

Retirees have  often tended to  clear up in one in the following popular  metropolitan,  country,  coastline resort or mountain  hideaway  places:

Major Urban Cities

The following  places all  price  favorably  high up on the common elements 2 to 6  over:

1. Manila -  highest possible  price of living of all the  areas;  populace over 10 million 2. Cebu City -  incredibly popular retirement  place, lots of beaches, population over 1 million,  funding of the Visayan islands in the middle of the country 3. Davao City -  reduced  expense of living of the  3, population over 1.2 million; THE city of Mindanao.

Significant  Country Cities

These rural locations find themselves lacking compared to the Urban Cities in  components 2  via 5,  yet rank high in

1. Butuan City - in  north Mindanao;  populace around 270,000; near a  well-known  leading surf spot 2. Tacloban -  funding of Leyte  location; population around 180,000 3. Cagayan de Oro -  college town in  north Mindanao, population around 425,000 4. Puerto Princessa -  funding of Palawan, more remote,  however the cleanest  area in the Philippines;  quickly growing  tourist area 5. Dumaguete -  funding of Negros Oriental; university town, lots of young, hip  people,  great nightlife.

Beach Resort Areas:

1. Boracay Island -  lots of  Deportee  had  services, overdeveloped like Waikiki and Miami Beach, but  among the most  gorgeous islands  on the planet 2. Mactan Island -  simply a bridge  far from Cebu City;  many 5  celebrity  hotels 3. Panglao Island -  throughout a  brief bridge from the island of Bohol (near Cebu City) famous for its scuba diving 4. Subic Bay - big  diving  location; population around 220,000 5. Puerto Galera -  tiny population of 25,000  however something of a haven for  international  retired people who  such as to  consume alcohol;  great deals of  hotels on the north  shore.

Hill Retreats:

1. Baugio -  favored " avoid the  warm"  resort,  awesome  climate with lots of  evergreen; population over 200,000; 14,000 foot elevation,  bunches of  university student 2. Tagaytay -  prominent, hip  hideaway for  locals of Manila; at 6,000  feet  altitude is a  trendy  reprieve from heat of Manila; population around 50,000

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